OSOM February 2019 Newsletter
In this Issue
  • Important dates to Know
  • Parent App
  • Teacher Spotlight
  • Student of the Month
  • NEMC Instrument Rental
  • Volunteer Performance Westminster Towers
  • Learn Ukulele NOW!
  • Victoria's Voice
Important Dates to Know
February 1st
National Freedom Day
February 3rd
Super Bowl 2019
February 5th
Chinese New Year
February 14th
Valentine's Day
February 17th
Westminster Volunteer Performance
February 18th
President's Day
Parent App
Wellness Living Achieve
Check it out!!! 
There is now an app called Wellness Living Achieve Client where not only can you see your schedules but you can also make purchases on the app and see the points you have accrued. When you come in for your lesson this month I will be able to give you more information about it and go over the basics with you.
Teacher Spotlight

Artemis
Piano/Violin

Artemis Otaiza started her musical studies at a very early age at the Vicente Emilio Sojo Conservatory in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. She received her degree as Performing Pianist and Music Educator after a vast number of solo performances including concertos for piano and orchestra, ensemble and choral
accompanying, and work as a piano instructor. She was a member of the Youth Symphony Orchestra as a violin player. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree, Magna
Cum Laude in Piano Performance from the renowned school of music at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN under the instruction of Maestro Zadel Skolowsky.

She continued her professional development as the piano accompanist for the Ballet School at the Indiana University receiving the invitation to be the pianist for the ballet school and performances for the summer programs in Vermont. She received her Master’s Degree, Magna Cum Laude in Piano Performance from Indiana University where she was also assigned as one of the Assistant
Instructors for the Theory of Music and Piano departments. She completed her Doctoral academic work from the University of Miami in Piano Performance.
Ms. Artemis Otaiza has also worked as a private piano instructor, music teacher
and organist at Blessed Trinity Church in Miami, FL and Good Shepherd Church
in Orlando, FL for the last 30 years. She has travelled to New York and Europe
as the piano accompanist for the Miami Choral Society, including performances
at the Carnegie Hall.
Student of the Month
Shaan
Shaan is in kindergarten at Trinity Lutheran Elementary School. He enjoys mathematics, soccer, reading and chocolate milk in addition to playing the piano. Ms. Rosa has been an excellent teacher, and he has been having so much fun learning to play the piano. He likes to play for and with his family and friends, and is looking forward to participate in the Spring Recital.
Teacher: Ms. Rosa F
NEMC Instrument Rental
Instrument Rentals with NEMC
The school year is drawing near and many of you will be starting or resuming your participation in your band program. We are excited to be providing instrument rental options through NEMC (National Education Music Company). To find out more, visit us directly or check out:

Volunteer Performance
Westminster Towers


Every month we have a volunteer opportunity where our students have the chance of perform in front of a very special audience that enjoys every single one of the pieces.
Sunday, February 17th
The performances are held in Westminster Towers (Downtown Orlando) and they are given to the elderly community living in the center.

This month, we will have our individual performers playing their Favorite Pieces.

Any student that wishes to participate with an individual performance with their instrument can let Victoria know at the front desk and she will give you all the information.

Learn Ukulele NOW!!
Register for 2 months of Lessons and get a  FREE Ukulele!!
$80 Value!!!
Victoria's Voice
Papaya Smoothie!!
This past few months I've been drinking Papaya Juice like it's Water and I can't tell you how much it has helped.
Papaya's Benefits include:

  • Lowers cholesterol. Papaya is rich in fibre, Vitamin C and antioxidants which prevent cholesterol build up in your arteries
  • Helps in weight loss
  • Boosts your immunity
  • Good for diabetics
  • Great for your eyes
  • Protects against arthritis
  • Improves digestion
  • Helps ease menstrual pain
  • Prevents signs of aging
  • Prevents Cancer
  • Helps Reduce Stress
I buy my papayas still green but almost turning yellow, when they are not too hard. You can find them in organic or Latino Market places.
I peel the whole papaya (very slippery), cut it in half, take out the seeds, cut it in squares and straight into the blender. I add water until I see the consistency I like for my smoothies and for a whole Papaya I squeeze a whole lime into my juice (Lime, not Lemon, but that's just me). A little bit of honey or sugar if it's not sweet enough for you works but papaya is pretty sweet naturally.
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